English Stonecrop

Sedum anglicum, Crassulaceae

Zones

5–9

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Hairy GreenweedGenista pilosa

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

OrpineSedum telephium

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Sea SandwortHonckenya peploides

Nurse PlantWind Protection

Sea fennelCrithmum maritimum

Nurse PlantWind Protection

Fragrant ViburnumViburnum farreri

Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Iberian Burning BushDictamnus hispanicus

Allelopathic compounds from Dictamnus can negatively affect small succulent plants

White StonecropSedum album

Closely related Sedum species compete intensely for the same shallow-soil niche

Uses

Functions

Green RoofRock GardenErosion ControlDrought Tolerance

Edible Parts

Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingBurnsCuts

Common Questions

What zones does English Stonecrop grow in?

English Stonecrop grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for English Stonecrop?

Good companions for English Stonecrop include Hairy Greenweed, Orpine, Sea Sandwort, Sea fennel, Fragrant Viburnum.

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